Jennifer Lawrence Is The Highest-Paid Oscars Nominee Of 2016

26/02/2016 3:30:39 PM

Here’s to smashing Hollywood’s pay gap!

Money talks and this is the perfect Hollywood example. Only recently did Jennifer Lawrence speak out about the gender pay gap in Hollywood, stating that she often receives less pay for a role than her male co-stars. However, the 2016 figures are in and she’s the highest paid Oscar nominee, bagging almost double of the next-highest earner, Leonardo DiCaprio. (She made $52 million. He did $29 million.)

Matt Damon comes in third with $25 million, while fellow nominees Brie Larson, Saoirse Ronan, and Cate Blanchett didn't even make the cut.

Obviously, there’s still a huge societal issue, inside of Hollywood and out, of the gender pay gap. However, it is refreshing to see a young, super badass actress take the lead for this one. Girl power!

And it would be rude to not remind you of her iconic 2013 Oscars appearance: